How much does a chemistry teacher make in Sacramento?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $62.66 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.66
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,420Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $218,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,420 | $37.70 | |
| 25th | $103,400 | $49.69 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.66 | |
| 75th | $171,200 | $82.32 | |
| 90th | $218,000 | $104.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $156,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $141,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $138,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $137,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $131,100 |
| Fresno, CA | $128,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,580 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $62.66 ($130,300 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $93,250 nationally, 40% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $133,000, so Sacramento pays 2% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for chemistry teacher pay?
10 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.